Ancestors

Written by Cyningstan on 2024-08-29 at 13:13

Barren Planet campaigns feature up to eight types of unit. Different units can appear in each scenario, and sometimes you can build your own units during the course of the battle. A range of statistics define a unit's capabilities. Get the game from http://dos.cyningstan.org.uk/downloads/7/barren-planet #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-09-05 at 13:29

Hits, or Hit Points, define how much damage a unit can take before it is destroyed. Units with few hit points will have to be used with care if the enemy is not to take them out immediately. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-09-12 at 15:16

Power is the maximum amount of damage a unit can inflict in a single attack. The amount inflicted in an attack is random, and ranges from nothing up to this maximum. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-09-19 at 14:34

Range is the distance at which a unit can hit an enemy. Longer-range units can be positioned behind a screen of protective terrain or behind other friendly units, keeping them safe from close-range counterattacks. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-09-26 at 14:47

Armour is a unit's protection, and defines the maximum amount of damage a unit can absorb before its hit points are reduced. Heavily armoured units can take more risks in battle.

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-10-17 at 13:06

Movement points determine how far a unit can move over advantageous terrain. Some terrain types will have a higher movement cost, while other terrain types might be completely impassable. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-10-24 at 11:06

Each buildable unit has a cost, of how many resources it takes to build. The repair cost of a unit is half of the build cost, regardless of how much damage a unit has taken. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-10-31 at 18:43

The range of units available in Barren Planet can be different in each campaign. The First Landing campaign supplied with the game features a range of static and mobile units, each with its own role to play. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-11-07 at 18:17

The Combat Droid is the backbone of your army. One of the cheapest units to produce, it can take a reasonable amount of damage, and its versatility allows it to take advantage of the protection provided by many types of terrain. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2024-11-14 at 15:25

The Hoverbug is a small anti-gravity fighting vehicle carrying a turret-mounted gun. Its ability to hover allows it to travel over most terrain with ease, although its top speed is not fast. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2025-01-09 at 15:01

The Air Fighter is a medium altitude flying unit suitable for attacking both air and ground units. The Air Fighter mounts a medium range laser allowing it to attack enemies at range. However, it is unarmoured and can take little damage. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2025-01-16 at 15:50

The principal scouting vehicle is the Ground Rover. It is wheeled and can travel fast over open, flat terrain. It mounts a gun, and is heavily armoured, making it a good combat vehicle to take on other light units. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2025-01-23 at 15:35

The Laser Tank is a heavy tracked combat unit. It mounts a turret bearing a powerful laser cannon, that can fire at medium range. Its bulk can take a lot of damage, and it is heavily armoured for extra protection. It can move rapidly across the battlefield. #barrenplanet #ibmpc #msdos #cga

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Written by Cyningstan on 2025-01-30 at 17:22

The Laser Cannon is a mobile gun platform. It mounts a fixed high-power laser gun that can cause a lot of damage to units at medium range. It can take a moderate amount of damage and is lightly armoured. This unit is best deployed in protective terrain. #barrenplanet #msdos #ibmpc #cga

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